Chicken 65

Chicken 65

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Marination 15 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: snacks

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 410

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For Marination:

• 300 g boneless chicken small bite-size pieces
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala or chicken masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp rice flour crispy texture
• 1 tbsp corn flour
• Salt to taste

For Frying:

• Oil for deep or shallow frying

For Tempering:

• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 6 –7 curry leaves
• 2 green chilies slit
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• 2 tbsp curd/yogurt
• A pinch of sugar optional, for balance

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Frying Pan or deep kadai
• Tongs
• Strainer Plate
• Small pan for tempering

Method

 

1. Marinate the Chicken:
2. Mix chicken with ginger-garlic paste, spices, lemon juice, rice flour, corn flour, and salt. Rest for 20 minutes.
3. Fry the Chicken:
4. Heat oil and fry on medium heat until chicken becomes crispy and golden. Remove and keep aside.
5. Prepare Tempering:
6. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Let them crackle.
7. Add Flavor Coating:
8. Lower flame → Add yogurt + red chili powder + sugar (optional).
9. Stir for 20 seconds — do not boil.
10. Finish:
11. Add fried chicken to tempering and toss well until coated.
12. Serve hot with onion & lemon slices.

Notes

💡Notes

Rice flour = crispiness.

Do not cook yogurt on high heat, it splits.

Boneless thigh meat gives best juiciness.

 

🧊Storage

Store fried chicken (without yogurt tempering) for up to 1 day.

Re-crisp in air fryer or tawa — no microwave (it becomes chewy).

🍽️Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 410 kcal

Protein: 33 g

Fat: 21 g

Carbohydrates: 22 g

📝Summary

Chicken 65 is a beloved South Indian dish known for its crispy texture, bold spices, and rich aroma. It’s popular in restaurants and street food stalls across India and internationally. The dish gets its signature flavor from a blend of chili, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices, creating a balance of heat and tang that excites the palate.

The chicken is first marinated with flavor-packed spices, which helps it absorb taste deeply and remain juicy after frying. Rice flour and corn flour are used in the coating, giving the chicken a crisp exterior without making it heavy. The result is a bite that is crunchy outside and succulent inside.

What makes Chicken 65 stand out is the final tempering, where curry leaves, green chilies, and mustard seeds are lightly sautéed to release their fragrance. Yogurt is added to create a light, creamy coating that enhances the spice profile without dulling the crispiness. This finishing step brings authenticity and depth to the dish, elevating it from simple fried chicken to an iconic culinary experience.

Chicken 65 can be served as a snack, appetizer, or paired with chapati, rice, biryani, or dosa for a full meal. It is also high in protein, making it satisfying and sustaining.

Its flavorful layers, aroma, and contrasting textures make Chicken 65 a dish that is always a crowd-pleaser — bold, vibrant, and unforgettable.

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